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11" Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ Hanging Basket 💜🌿
11" Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ Hanging Basket 💜🌿
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Graceful, lush, and endlessly elegant — our ‘Mona Lavender’ Plectranthus Hanging Basket is a true showpiece for porches, patios, and shaded gardens. Known for its velvety foliage and soft lavender-purple blooms, this beauty symbolizes grace, tranquility, and hospitality — the perfect reflection of Southern charm.
🌱 Growth & Season
‘Mona Lavender’ thrives from spring through fall, bringing color and texture to your shaded spaces. In Zones 8–9, it performs beautifully as a long-lasting annual or tender perennial, blooming from late summer through early winter with graceful spikes of lavender flowers that attract pollinators and admiring glances alike.
🌿 Why It Matters
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Symbolic meaning: Grace, serenity, and a welcoming spirit.
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Garden favorite: Combines lush foliage with abundant blooms.
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Perfect for porches: Loves filtered light and adds instant sophistication to any hanging space.
☀️ Where to Place
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Best in bright, indirect light or partial shade — perfect for covered patios, shady porches, and filtered sunlight areas.
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Excellent for hanging baskets, large containers, or garden borders.
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Protect from harsh afternoon sun in the summer for best color and bloom longevity.
🌸 Care Instructions
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Water: Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top inch feels dry.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining, rich soil with good aeration.
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Fertilizer: Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer to encourage lush foliage and steady blooms.
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Maintenance: Pinch back stems after flowering to maintain a full, bushy shape and encourage reblooming.
🌼 Complimentary Plant Pairings
Create a layered, serene look with companions that complement its soft lavender tones and texture:
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Impatiens – for additional color in shaded areas.
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Ferns – add graceful greenery and texture.
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Caladiums – contrast beautifully with their bold, colorful foliage.
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Begonias – provide rich blooms that enhance Mona Lavender’s soft elegance.
✨ The ‘Mona Lavender’ Hanging Basket is the definition of effortless refinement — blending deep green, velvety leaves with soft purple blooms that sway gently in the breeze. Perfect for welcoming guests or adding calm beauty to your favorite outdoor space, it’s truly a piece of Southern serenity in bloom.
